du and Huawei collaborate to launch Cutting-edge cloud solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2023

du, under the umbrella of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has joined forces with Huawei, a global frontrunner in ICT infrastructure and smart device technology. This collaboration aims to usher in a new era of cloud services tailored to the unique requirements of the UAE audience. The strategic partnership, cemented at GITEX GLOBAL 2023, focuses on pinpointing the optimal sectors and cohesive strategies to roll out cloud innovations targeting SMEs, startups, and diverse sectors such as gaming, fintech, media & entertainment, automotive, and Web3.0.

The partnership promises to establish a localized cloud infrastructure within the UAE, bringing advantages like top-notch technological offerings, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with local data laws. The partnership facilitates local hosting for UAE businesses and assures minimal latency, maximum bandwidth, and strict adherence to UAE's data sovereignty norms. Additionally, companies can tap into avant-garde technologies like AI, big data, and IoT. This alliance promises scalable cloud solutions, ensuring SMEs and startups can innovate without hefty upfront investments.

du's CEO, Fahad Al Hassawi, remarked, "Recognizing the role of SMEs in the UAE's economic landscape and the boundless promise of startups, our synergy with Huawei stands as a monumental stride. This alliance champions technological innovation and resonates with the UAE's overarching goals of cultivating a knowledge-driven economy and galvanizing technological progress for a brighter tomorrow."

H Huawei UAE's CEO, Liu Jiawei, echoing these sentiments, said, "Harnessing AI, cloud, and big data allows businesses to resonate more with their clientele and innovate more fluidly. True innovation emerges from cross-industry collaboration. This agreement amplifies our commitment to catalyze digital transformation. We stand united in our vision to elevate the UAE's innovation landscape, equipping SMEs and startups with the arsenal they need to shine globally."

The partnership between du and Huawei is familiar; they've previously come together for various digital transformation projects in the UAE. They're poised to combine their prowess to amplify cloud offerings in the region further.

With over two decades in the UAE, Huawei has been an integral part of the nation's digital journey, aligning with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. Huawei Cloud's commitment to offering a comprehensive suite of services was acknowledged in Gartner's 2022 Magic Quadrant for CIPS. Furthermore, Huawei Cloud now proudly serves over 4 million developers worldwide.